| Los Angeles, CA |

Their weekend vacation in Los Angeles was coming to an end, so Taehyung invited everyone for a last night dinner before their trip to the airport the next morning.

Taehyung recommended a fancy place in Los Angeles that he thought everyone would enjoy. The boys were dressed up nice for the occasion thanks to a little shopping with Hoseok earlier in the day. Although Jungkook resented Hoseok spending time with Jay and Taemin, he really liked the new outfits. Jungkook, however, didn't pack anything special with him, so Taehyung was more than happy with lending Jungkook something out of his wardrobe. Things became awkward between Jungkook and Taehyung ever since the studio, but Taehyung tried to act like everything was the same. The group was sitting at a round table all together, along with Hoseok, who Taehyung invited. 

"This is really nice guys, I'm really glad we could all be together," Hoseok said with a smile. Everyone was already dining on their food and savoring every bite. Jay didn't have the slightest clue on how to eat properly and Taemin received help from Taehyung on cutting his steak. As always, Jungkook was impressed by Jihun's manners. 

"The food here is great. I guess being rich has its perks," Jay added.

"Dude, you have steak sauce on your face," Jihun shook his head in disbelief. 

"Can't help that I didn't have daddy over there cutting my steak and wiping my face for me," Jay replied with sass.

"Guys, let's not make a fuss. Just be glad we're all here together," Taehyung said, moving the plate back to Taemin to eat.

"Thank you papa," Taemin said to Taehyung. 

"You're welcome, buddy." Taehyung sent Taemin a smile. Taehyung turned his attention to Jungkook. "You're being awfully quiet."

"No, I'm just enjoying the food." Jungkook shook his head and took another bite of his meal.

"Some people just like to eat in peace. I get that, but I can't help to talk around the dinner table. There's always so much to talk about," Hoseok said to Jungkook.

"Too bad it'll be a while until we get to be together again," Jihun added. 

"Well, I disagree there. It'll just be for a little bit and then the family will all be together again before Taehyung goes back on tour next year," Hoseok replied.

"It's nice you feel that way Hoseok, but you're not exactly apart of this family," Jungkook said out of the blue. 

Everyone got quiet and everyone set their eyes at Jungkook, who didn't realize or didn't care about the full extent of what he said. 

"Well, I'm apart of Taehyung's family, so I guess there's no getting rid of me. Look's like you're all stuck with my crazy self," Hoseok said with a laugh, trying to break the awkward tension and subtlety hide his anger with Jungkook's snaky comment.

"Um, how about a toast," Taehyung quickly added, trying to change topic. He proceeded by picking up his glass of wine. Everyone quickly followed his lead and raised their glasses. "I just want to say how fortunate I am to get to have everyone here this evening and that things are working in our favor. I hope we all continue to be together no matter what happens in life. To family."

"To family," everyone replied and drank their glasses. 

"You know the fun doesn't have to end tonight," Hoseok said, looking at everyone. Hoseok turned his attention to Jungkook. "We could always come back with you guys once Taehyung wraps some things at work. I could finally get a chance to see that house of yours Jungkook."

"Well, like you said, Taehyung has things to do here. We'll meet up again when there's time," Jungkook said. 

"Well, let's make time! After all, Taemin is going to want to see Taehyung again and I don't know if I'll be able to resist not seeing Taemin's adorable face for so long. The boys could come stay with us if you're busy with work! Oh that could work! It'll be great," Hoseok said with excitement that it was driving Jungkook crazy.

"Yay, let's stay with papa," Taemin exclaimed as well. 

"That's actually not a bad idea," Taehyung said. "Jungkook?"

"Nobody is staying or leaving," Jungkook yelled, catching Taehyung and Hoseok off guard and receiving a few glances from the other tables. 

"Daddy," Taemin said quietly, looking at Jungkook with worried eyes. Jungkook turned his attention to everyone else, who were staring silently at him. 

"Excuse me," Jungkook said, getting up from the table and walking towards the exit. 

The cool breeze hit Jungkook's face once he stepped outside. He needed the fresh air because he felt like he was suffocating in there. He wanted everything to slow down, but he had no control in there. Hoseok was butting in on Jungkook's life and he was tired of it. This is not his family, Jungkook said to himself. 

The door opened and Jungkook turned around to see Taehyung. 

"Can you just leave me alone for a minute," Jungkook said.

"What's wrong," Taehyung asked, looking into Jungkook's eyes as if he would find an answer there. 

"Just go back inside, I'll be right back."

"Did I do something or did what Hoseok say offend you in some way," Taehyung asked once more. "Help me out here Jungkook. If something happened, please tell me."

"You know, I never questioned you when you failed to let me know that you had a boyfriend, but when he starts to act like he's entitled to this family because he's with you, well I'm not okay with that," Jungkook finally blurted out. 

Taehyung paused for a minute and stared at Taehyung at a loss for words. It's true what Jungkook was saying. 

"I never said anything because I knew you wouldn't have agreed to all of this, but things worked out. Hoseok is just trying to be nice and I thought you would like him if you got the chance to meet him."

"Well I don't appreciate the fact that you were only thinking about yourself like always, Taehyung. I don't want Hoseok in my life or the boys. I can barely do it with you in it again! I'm trying so hard to make this work, but we keep moving backwards," Jungkook said. 

"Come on that's not true. I-"

"What happened at the studio yesterday wasn't supposed to happen! I can't believe you put me in that position again where I feel like I can't breathe around you! We're not suppose to happen anymore," Jungkook exclaimed, throwing his hands in the air.

"I didn't mean for any of this to get this way. I just wanted to be with my family. I just missed it and...I missed you," Taehyung said, his eyes going soft as he looked at Jungkook.

Jungkook shook his head. "I can't move backwards with you, Taehyung, I just can't." Jungkook paused. "I think it's best we take a break from all this for a while. I'm just not ready for things to pick up. Just not anymore."

Taehyung was in disbelief. "No, Jungkook..."

"Let's just finish dinner and we'll head out ourselves in the morning," Jungkook said softly. 

Jungkook waited for Taehyung to say something, but Taehyung was speechless. Jungkook looked at Taehyung's sad eyes, but didn't do or say anything. Jungkook slowly made his way towards the door, leaving Taehyung by himself. Jungkook could hear Taehyung beginning to cry, but Jungkook continued to walk back inside with a heavy feeling in his chest.

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I feel like I'm breaking so many hearts right now with this chapter, but we are no where near the end so don't worry guys. Taekook isn't over. 

So by the time this chapter has been out I'll probably reach 1K reads already so I just want to thank you guys so much for the love and support! I started on Wattpad a few years ago and got a lot of popularity writing Ziall fanfics and now I'm back writing Taekook fanfics. I made This Love originally as a Ziall story, but my story has gained so much popularity and reads faster than any story I've written. It's been about two months and I've already have so many readers who love my story, so thank you guys! 

This story is going to keep progressing and get even more drama and cliffhangers. I hope you all stick around and keep supporting This Love. If you liked this chapter make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments and remember to vote! Now, I'm off to continue my never ending battle against college assignments. Until next time!

- A.